Henry Ellis.
When Georgia became a royal colony, the first royal governor was John Reynolds, who answered to the British government. He proved to be ineffective as governor and was replaced by Henry Ellis.
James Wright
James Wright
John Treutlen was the first post-British governor of Georgia.
James Wright
No. He was the first governor of the state Georgia.
James Wright became Governor of Georgia in 1760. The officeholder in question (1716 - 1785) served until 1776 as the third and last royal governor.
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Henry EllisJames WrightJohn ReynoldsThe first Royal Governor of Georgia was General James Oglethorpe from 1733-1743. The last Royal Governor was Lieutenant Colonel James Wright from 1779-1782.
Yes, James Wright, the last royal governor of Georgia, was effectively removed from office when the American Revolutionary War began. In 1776, as tensions escalated, he fled to British-held territory. His departure marked the end of royal governance in Georgia as the state transitioned to independence.
Slavery was banned in Georgia during its time as a royal colony due to the Trustees' belief that slavery would hinder the colony's economic development. The Trustees also saw slavery as morally wrong and hoped to create a colony based on free labor and equality.
James Wright was the third Royal Governor of Georgia, appointed by King George II.